Gi Nattak Boss Guide & Strategies

Master the Gi Nattak boss fight in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Learn his weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best strategies and gear to overcome this challenging encounter.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weaknesses: Poison (moderate damage over time), Stop
• Resistances: Immune to Slow, Petrify
• Healing: Takes only 15% damage from all healing sources (fixed damage).
• Party: Barret and Red XIII only.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Basic Attacks & Soul Flames
   Gi Nattak uses Spear Combos, Wrathful Lunge, and Spectral Flames. He will also summon Soul Flames.
2. Phase 2: Enhanced Attacks & Drain
   Gi Nattak gains Anguished Thrashing and begins using Withering Grip, Phantasmal Scourge, Drain, and Spirit Drain.
3. Phase 3: Aggression & Area Denial
   Gi Nattak becomes more aggressive, potentially using Crushing Resentment for area denial.

Strategy:

• Party Composition: You are locked into Barret and Red XIII. Red XIII is a melee fighter, while Barret provides ranged support. Micromanage Red XIII and swap to Barret to use abilities like Overcharge.
• Key Materia:
  • HP Up, MP Up, Prayer, Precision Defense, Steadfast Block are recommended.
  • Item Master on Barret can make Mega-Potions effective MP-free healing.
  • Poison Materia can deal moderate damage over time.
  • Fortify Materia can provide Shell and Protect buffs.
  • Ice Materia + Magnify Materia is excellent for clearing summoned Soul Flames quickly.
• Gi Nattak's Attacks:
  • Spear Combo: Block to mitigate damage and build ATB/Vengeance. Be ready to dodge the follow-up Wrathful Lunge.
  • Wrathful Lunge: Unblockable. Evade sideways when he charges. Deals significant damage (500+).
  • Anguished Thrashing: Block this powerful downward smash.
  • Withering Grip: A tricky grab attack that heals Gi Nattak. Evade towards him as he lunges. If caught, use Barret's ranged attacks and Mega-Potions.
  • Spectral Flames: Seek out targets but can be blocked.
  • Phantasmal Scourge: Projectiles that rain down. Keep moving to avoid them. This is a good opportunity to attack Gi Nattak while he's stationary. Cannot be blocked.
  • Drain / Spirit Drain: Cone attacks that siphon HP or MP. Move out of the affected area.
  • Crushing Resentment: An orb that creates an area of denial. Avoid it.
• General Tips:
  • Gi Nattak teleports frequently, making it hard for Red XIII's melee attacks to connect consistently.
  • Learning Gi Nattak's attack patterns is crucial, as he doesn't have elemental weaknesses.
  • Using a Phoenix Down can momentarily stun him.
  • Focus on dodging his unblockable attacks and blocking others to build ATB and stagger him.
  • Poison Materia can be useful for consistent damage.
  • Use Ice + Magnify to quickly eliminate the Soul Flames he summons.